CPWC Day 24 - Africa Test

Day 1 - PAW 1

Objective:   Examine the emergence, rule, and collapse of apartheid in South Africa.

Task:  Good afternoon!  When you arrive to class, please clear your desks of everything except a pencil in preparation for the test.  You will have the duration of class to complete the test.  When you finish, please work ahead on your unit 3 homework.

Homework Due Dates:

• TODAY - Unit 2 Test (study guide posted to Schoology)
• Thursday, March 1 - 19.2  reading notes due
• Thursday, March 1 - North Africa map due
• Friday, March 2 - 22.1 reading notes due
• Friday, March 2 - Southwest Asia map due
• Monday, March 5 - 22.2 reading notes due
• Monday, March 5 - Transcaucasia & Central Asia map due
• Tuesday, March 6 - PAW 5
• Tuesday, March 6 - 16.2 & 16.3 reading notes due
• Wednesday, March 6 - Unit 3 Map Quiz
• Monday, March 12 - Unit 3 Test

CPWC Day 23 - Apartheid South Africa

Day 5 - PAW 5

Objective:   Examine the emergence, rule, and collapse of apartheid in South Africa.

Task:  Good afternoon!  When you arrive to class, please clear your desks.  We'll spend the first few minutes of class reviewing your unit 1 test.  Then, you'll download "South Africa Anti-Apartheid Movement Viewing Guide."  We'll spend the next portion of class examining apartheid in South Africa.

Homework Due Dates:

• TODAY - PAW 5
• Wednesday, February 28 - Unit 2 Test (study guide posted to Schoology)

CPWC Day 22 - Nationalism and Apartheid in Sub-Saharan Africa

Day 4 - PAW 4

Objective:   Explore nationalist movements in sub-Saharan Africa.  Examine the emergence, rule, and collapse of apartheid in South Africa.

Task:  Good afternoon!  When you arrive to class, please get out a whiteboard, scrap paper or Notability to answer the question below:

What is nationalism?  How did it impact Sub-Saharan Africa?

We'll use your responses to guide our review of "Resistance, Nationalism, & Independence."  Then, you'll post a response to the discussion thread before we move on to our exploration of apartheid.

Homework Due Dates:

• TODAY - "Resistance, Nationalism, & Independence" due in class (Do not complete research on page 2.)
• Tuesday, February 27 - PAW 5
• Wednesday, February 28 - Unit 2 Test (study guide posted to Schoology)

CPWC Day 21 - Map Quiz & Nationalism

Day 3 - PAW 3

Objective: Demonstrate knowledge of geography of sub-Saharan Africa.  Explore nationalist movements in sub-Saharan Africa.

Task:  Happy Friday!  When you arrive to class, please clear your desks of everything except a pen or pencil in preparation for your map quiz.  After you finish the quiz, please work on "Resistance, Nationalism, & Independence."  We'll end our week with a brief discussion on nationalism in the 20th century.

Homework Due Dates:

• TODAY - Africa map quiz
• Monday, February 26 - "Resistance, Nationalism, & Independence" due in class (Do not complete research on page 2.)
• Wednesday, February 28 - Unit 2 Test (study guide posted to Schoology)

CPWC Day 20 - Imperialism in Africa

Day 2 - PAW 2

Objective:  Describe historical developments in Africa prior to European colonization.  Examine the course of European colonization in Europe.

Task:  Good afternoon!  When you arrive to class, please post a response to the "Africa Before 1850" discussion thread.  Then,  clear your desks of everything except your i-Pad and download "Africa Geography Review."   We'll spend the first portion of class playing a game to review your map.  Then, we'll re-group and consider imperialism in Africa.

Homework Due Dates:

• Friday, February 23 - Africa map quiz
• Wednesday, February 28 - Unit 2 Test (study guide posted to Schoology)

CPWC Day 19 - History of Africa

Day 1 - PAW 1

Objective:  Describe historical developments in Africa prior to European colonization.  Examine the course of European colonization in Europe.

Task:  Good afternoon!  When you arrive to class, please download and complete "CPWC Africa Capitals List" (in Africa Geography Resources folder).  After we review the list, we'll look at the DBQ and determine the status of Africa prior to the mid-19th century.  Finally, we'll spend the last portion of class reviewing the Scramble for Africa.

Homework Due Dates:

• TODAY - Completed document analysis for "DBQ-Africa Before European Arrival" due
• Friday, February 23 - Africa map quiz
• Tuesday, February 27 - Unit 2 Test (study guide posted to Schoology)

CPWC Day 18 - Imperialism in Africa

Day 5 - PAW 5

Objective:  Utilize library resources to investigate the course and results of imperialism in Africa.

Task:  Welcome back!  When you arrive to class, please take a seat and wait quietly for directions.  I'll briefly explain what you're doing and then you'll have the remainder of class to work through your the "Scramble for Africa."  If you finish early, please use the extra class time to study for your map quiz.

Homework Due Dates:

• TODAY - Report directly to the library
• TODAY - PAW 5
• Wednesday, February 21 - Completed document analysis for "DBQ-Africa Before European Arrival" due
• Friday, February 23 - Africa map quiz
• Tuesday, February 27 - Unit 2 Test (study guide posted to Schoology)

CPWC Day 17 - Africa Before European Arrival

Day 4 - PAW 4

Objective:  Examine pre-19th century African history.  Label and complete a political map of Sub-Saharan Africa.

Task:  Happy Friday!  When you arrive to class, please upload your homework to the appropriate dropboxes and  download "Sub-Saharan Africa Map" from the "Africa Geography Resources" folder.  We'll spend the first portion of class completing the large map of Africa.  Then, you'll complete "What Have I Learned About Africa So Far?"  Finally, we'll spend the last portion of class working on "DBQ-Africa Before European Arrival."

Homework Due Dates:

• TODAY - Geography chapter 18, section 3 reading notes due in class
• TODAY - Labeled Central Africa map (in "Africa Map Packet") due in class
• Tuesday, February 20 - Labeled South & East Africa map (in "Africa Map Packet") due in class
• Tuesday, February 20 - PAW 5
• Wednesday, February 21 - Completed document analysis for "DBQ-Africa Before European Arrival" due
• Friday, February 23 - Africa map quiz
• Monday, February 26 - Unit 2 Test (study guide posted to Schoology)

CPWC Day 16 - Introduction to African History

Day 3 - PAW 3

Objective:  Explore the historiography of Africa.

Task:  Good afternoon! When you arrive to class, please upload your homework to the appropriate dropboxes in Schoology.  Then, download "CPWC: Introduction to African History."  We'll briefly review the purpose of history before you complete the close reading assignment.  Finally, if you have any time remaining, please watch "The Powerful Stories that Shaped Africa" (TED, Gus Casely-Hayford).

Homework Due Dates:

• TODAY - Geography chapter 18, section 2 reading notes due in class
• TODAY - Labeled Western Africa map (in "Africa Map Packet") due in class
• Friday, February 16 - Geography chapter 18, section 3 reading notes due in class
• Friday, February 16 - Labeled Central Africa map (in "Africa Map Packet") due in class
• Tuesday, February 20 - Labeled South & East Africa map (in "Africa Map Packet") due in class
• Tuesday, February 20 - PAW 5
• Friday, February 23 - Africa map quiz
• Monday, February 26 - Unit 2 Test (study guide posted to Schoology)

CPWC Day 15 - What Do We Know About Africa?

Day 2 - PAW 2

Objective:  Examine perceptions and misperceptions of Africa.

Task:  Good morning! When you arrive to class, please download the "What Do We Know About Africa?" viewing guide.  You'll complete this chart as you watch the film.  Then, after the film, you'll write a concise summary of the film.  Be sure that your summary includes a clear topic sentence and supporting evidence from the film.

Homework Due Dates:

• TODAY - Unit 1 Test (study guide on Schoology)
• Wednesday, February 14 - Geography chapter 18, section 1 reading notes due in class
• Thursday, February 15 - Geography chapter 18, section 2 reading notes due in class
• Thursday, February 15 - Labeled Western Africa map (in "Africa Map Packet") due in class
• Friday, February 16 - Geography chapter 18, section 3 reading notes due in class
• Friday, February 16 - Labeled Central Africa map (in "Africa Map Packet") due in class
• Tuesday, February 20 - Labeled South & East Africa map (in "Africa Map Packet") due in class
• Tuesday, February 20 - PAW 5
• Friday, February 23 - Africa map quiz
• Monday, February 26 - Unit 2 Test (study guide posted to Schoology)

CPWC Day 14 - Unit 1 Test

Day 1 - PAW 1

Objective:  Assess knowledge and understanding of geography, culture, history, and globalization.

Task:  Good afternoon!  When you arrive to class, please clear your desks of everything except a pencil in preparation for your test.  As you work through the assessment, please read through each question carefully.  For the short-answer questions, please be sure to clearly answer each question and provide specific evidence from class activities to support your position.  If you finish early, please turn it in at the back of the room and begin working on your unit 2 homework.

Homework Due Dates:

• TODAY - Unit 1 Test (study guide on Schoology)
• Wednesday, February 14 - Geography chapter 18, section 1 reading notes due in class
• Thursday, February 15 - Geography chapter 18, section 2 reading notes due in class
• Thursday, February 15 - Labeled Western Africa map (in "Africa Map Packet") due in class
• Friday, February 16 - Geography chapter 18, section 3 reading notes due in class
• Friday, February 16 - Labeled Central Africa map (in "Africa Map Packet") due in class
• Tuesday, February 20 - Labeled South & East Africa map (in "Africa Map Packet") due in class
• Tuesday, February 20 - PAW 5
• Friday, February 23 - Africa map quiz
• Monday, February 26 - Unit 2 Test (study guide posted to Schoology)

CPWC Day 26 - Sub-Saharan Africa Test

Day 2 - Paw 2

Objective:   Assess knowledge and understanding of geography, culture, history, and contemporary issues of Sub-Saharan Africa.

Task:   Good afternoon!  Please clear your desks of everything except for a pencil in preparation for the test.  As you take the test, read each question carefully and select the best possible answer.  I fyou are unsure of the answer, try to eliminate one or two choices.  Don't spend too much time on any single question - its likely you may find clues to help you figure out the answer later in the test.  For the short answer questions, make sure that you fully answer each question with a clear topic sentence and relevant details from class activities. Finally, before handing in your test, be sure to double check your work.

Homework Due Dates:  

• TODAY - Unit 2 Test (study guide posted to Schoology on or before Thursday, September 28)
• Thursday, October 5 - Report directly to the LIBRARY
• Thursday, October 5 - 19.2 rdg. quiz
• Thursday, October 5 - North Africa map due
• Friday, October 6 - Unit 1 & 2 Current Events assignment due by 3:00 pm
• Tuesday, October 10 - 22.1 rdg. check
• Tuesday, October 10 - Southwest Asia map due
• Tuesday, October 10 - Period 5 PAW
• Wednesday, October 11 - 22.2 rdg. check
• Wednesday, October 11 - Transcaucasia & Central Asia map due
• Thursday, October 12 - 16.2 & 16.3 rdg. check
• Monday, October 16 - Unit 3 Map Quiz
• Wednesday, October 18 - Unit 3 Test

CPWC Day 25 - Sub-Saharan Africa Wrap-Up

Day 1 - Paw 1

Objective:   Describe the course and consequences of nationalism in Sub-Saharan Africa.  Evaluate the impact of apartheid on the people of South Africa.

Task:   Hujambo!  To begin class, we'll finish our examination of apartheid in South Africa.  Then, we'll consider select contemporary issues in Sub-Saharan Africa.  If there is any time remaining, we'll review for tomorrow's test.

Homework Due Dates:  

• Wednesday, October 4- Unit 2 Test (study guide posted to Schoology on or before Thursday, September 28)
• Friday, October 6 - Unit 1 & 2 Current Events assignment due by 3:00 pm
• Tuesday, October 10 - Period 5 PAW

Extending Class Discussion:

• Technology in Africa - "Connecting Africa" 

• "The Rwanda Genocide" (History)

  

CPWC Day 24 - Nationalism & Apartheid

Day 6 - Paw 6

Objective:   Describe the course and consequences of nationalism in Sub-Saharan Africa.  Evaluate the impact of apartheid on the people of South Africa.

Task:   Hujambo!  When you arrive to class, please open up your "Resistance, Nationalism, and Independence" packet.  We'll spend the first portion of class reviewing nationalism.  Then, for the second half of class, we'll consider the emergence of white-minority rule in South Africa.

Homework Due Dates:  

• Wednesday, October 4- Unit 2 Test (study guide posted to Schoology on or before Thursday, September 28)
• Friday, October 6 - Unit 1 & 2 Current Events assignment due by 3:00 pm
• Tuesday, October 10 - Period 5 PAW

CPWC Day 23 - Current Events in Africa

Day 5 - Paw 5

Objective:   Use library resources to apply content knowledge to current events stories.

Task:   Hujambo!  Welcome to the library!  After I've taken attendance, Mrs. Sams will lead you through some of the library sources you'll be using to learn about current events.  Then, you'll have the remainder of class to work on your current events assignment.

Homework Due Dates:  

• TODAY - Period 5 PAW
• TODAY - Report directly to the library for class
• Wednesday, October 4- Unit 2 Test (study guide posted to Schoology on or before Thursday, September 28)
• Friday, October 6 - Unit 1 & 2 Current Events assignment due by 3:00 pm
• Tuesday, October 10 - Period 5 PAW

CPWC Day 22 - Imperialism & Nationalism in Africa

Day 4 - Paw 4

Objective:   Assess knowledge and understanding of the map of Africa.  Examine the course and impact of imperialism in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Task:   Hujambo! When you arrive to class, please get out a piece of scrap paper and answer the question below:

What is NATIONALISM?  Is it a positive or negative force?

After everyone's had the opportunity to answer the question, we'll finish our review of the "Scramble for Africa."   Then, we'll have a brief discussion on your thoughts about nationalism before moving on to our studies of nationalism in Africa.

Homework Due Dates:  

• TODAY - Completed "Resistance, Nationalism, and Independence" due IN CLASS
• Friday, September 29 - Period 5 PAW
• Friday, September 29 - Report directly to the library for class
• Wednesday, October 4- Unit 2 Test (study guide posted to Schoology on or before Thursday, September 28)
• Tuesday, October 10 - Period 5 PAW

CPWC Day 20 - Imperialism in Africa

Day 2 - Paw 2

Objective:   Explore the historiography of Africa.  Examine the course and impact of imperialism in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Task:   Hujambo! We'll begin class with a short Crash Course video on the Mali empire.  Then, we'll review your answers from the DBQ and establish a basis for African history.  Then, you'll work with a partner to investigate an interactive map of Africa.

Homework Due Dates:  

• Wednesday, September 27 - Africa map quiz (study guide on Schoology) Use TapQuiz Maps to review the country locations & create Quizlet flashcards to review capitals and geographic information!
• Friday, September 29 - Period 5 PAW
• Friday, September 29 - Report directly to the library for class
• Monday, October 2- Unit 2 Test (study guide posted to Schoology on or before Monday, September 25)

CPWC Day 19 - Africa Before Europeans

Day 1 - Paw 1

Objective:   Explore the historiography of Africa.

Task:   Hujambo!  When you arrive to class please download "Africa Geography Review" from the Geography Resources folder in unit 2.  Then, clear your desk of everything except your i-Pads and a stylus (if you use one).  We'll spend the first portion of class playing a game to review the map of Africa.  Then, we'll continue our examination of Africa with a DBQ on the status of Africa prior to European incursion.

Homework Due Dates:  

• Wednesday, September 27 - Africa map quiz (study guide on Schoology) Use TapQuiz Maps to review the country locations & create Quizlet flashcards to review capitals and geographic information!
• Friday, September 29 - Period 5 PAW
• Monday, October 2- Unit 2 Test (study guide posted to Schoology on or before Monday, September 25)

CPWC Day 18 - Pep Rally!!!

Day 6 - Paw 6

Objective:   Explore the historiography of Africa.

Task:   Hujambo!  Although we don't have much class time together today, I did want to draw your attention to the new assessment dates.

Homework Due Dates:  

• YESTERDAY - "CPWC - Introduction to African History" close reading assignment due
• Wednesday, September 27 - Africa map quiz (study guide on Schoology) Use TapQuiz Maps to review the country locations & create Quizlet flashcards to review capitals and geographic information!
• Friday, September 29 - Period 5 PAW
• Monday, October 2- Unit 2 Test (study guide posted to Schoology on or before Monday, September 25)

CPWC Day 17 - Establishing Historical Context for Africa

Day 5 - Paw 5

Objective:   Explore the historiography of Africa.

Task:   Hujambo!  When you arrive to class, please upload your homework to the appropriate dropbox in Schoology.  Then, open up your Sub-Saharan map.  We'll begin class with two brief activities to review the geography of Africa.  Then, you'll read and respond to a set of documents on the history of Africa prior to European encroachment.  If there is any time remaining after our review, you'll write a thesis statement defining Africa prior to European arrival.

Homework Due Dates:  

• TODAY- Period 5 PAW
• TODAY - Geography, Chapter 18, section 3 reading notes due in class
• Thursday, September 21 - "CPWC - Introduction to African History" close reading assignment due
• Tuesday, September 26 - Africa map quiz (study guide on Schoology) Use TapQuiz Maps to review the country locations & create Quizlet flashcards to review capitals and geographic information!
• Friday, September 29- Unit 2 Test (study guide posted to Schoology on or before Friday, September 22)
• Friday, September 29 - Period 5 PAW